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A Shape Resist Dyed Bandhani Turban: Cotton Gauze browse these categories for related items... Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1950: Item # 895407
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| ca. mid twentieth century 16 yards x 7", 14.6 m x 18 cm Of diaphanous cotton muslin, the pattern of this magnificent shape resist dyed turban was achieved by tying the turban cloth in opposite diagonals, creating this spectacular effect of highly regular, very clean opposing, intersecting lines. Rajasthan, India, the origin of this turban cloth, has long been a center of bandhani or tie-dying and is famous for its shape-resist turbans, lahariya and mothara being the famous styles of dyeing done in Rajasthan. Turbans like this were used for festive events and in particular seasons, as can be seen by the beautiful pattern whose intricacy of technique makes this kind of cloth suitable for special occasions. For a bit more discussion on this kind of turban, please see our blog entry, here. A hole the size of a large coin and a few very light stains are contained in this piece. See comparable examples in the Victoria and Albert Museum, Indian Art Series, 'Tie-Dyed Textiles of India: Tradition and Trade', pp. 73,90,97 | |||||||||||
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